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VO52 YFX

2002 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,145 mi
Last recorded143,145 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 YFX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 143,145 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened to rear all four (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

front to rear exhuast system corroded and deteriated

sills covers fited

Pass 16 Dec 2015 136,345 miles

Nearside Rear Lower marker lamp not working.

Rear both rear tyres approching 2mm marker blocks in tyre treads.

Fail 11 Dec 2015 136,289 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect to high. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted insecure,securing clip missing. (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dim. (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower marker lamp not working.

Rear both rear tyres approching 2mm marker blocks in tyre treads.

Pass 10 Dec 2014 126,939 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 126,937 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 117,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 117,078 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 105,332 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 105,332 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 90,984 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 81,040 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 81,040 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 71,443 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 64,800 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 64,800 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 55,389 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 55,389 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 44,750 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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VO52 YFX is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2002 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 81,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO52 YFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VO52 YFX registered?

VO52 YFX is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is VO52 YFX safe to buy?

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